rav

Guys,

When i strart my ZMA in the morning it doesnt start..no wonder..i believe all ZMAs are like this. So i got used to starting it with choke.

From about a month or so after starting if i rev up the RPM in idle above 2.5K the engine feels as if its gasping for maybe air or fuel (dont know) and sometimes just stalls.
Even if i manage to move the bike after numerous attempts it stalls again if i rev it up again...very frustrating indeed

can someone please shed some light on this? Is this something i can do on my own or should i take it to a mechanic.
The problem with ZMA is sometimes even the HeroHonda service also makes me feel there's no mechanic proficient enough in pune

Thanks in anticipation
Ravi

sunilg

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anmol_1990

is this happens only on cold starts? use choke and let the engine warm up before riding.

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kaynmantis

How old is your bike? Have you considered your air filter might need to be changed if its more than 12-15k? Though air filter condition depends on the type of road one is running. Some are dusty while others are cleaner.

I never had this problem in my Zma as I have changed my air filter at around 15k, there was no problem, but I changed them anyway as they are quiet cheap. Though the symptom you described are very similar to problem I had in my Gypsy long time ago on a highway. I just removed my air filter (gypsy) and banged it and marveled at the amount of dust puffing out. After that I put it back and everything was back to normal. I changed the filter later.

rav

Thanks for that. My bike clocked 20,500K till now. I'd consider your advice because nothing was changed in my bike till now.I assumed the HeroHonda Service guys will advise on this when required.
I'll get the air filter replaced and will update.

Thanks,
Ravi

princesirohi

also check your carb.........and tell us if your problem is solved.

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noah2125

hEY rav,, sorry for ridin your thread but lately after i took my Zma to my local Mech it lost the pickup and stalls lightly every time i open the throttle. i was an NRI so my bike has jus done 16k.. and filter is stock..


@kaynmantis : do you you think i should change the air filder and also the Plugs/ ?

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kaynmantis

@noah2125: Not an expert myself, though its about time to change your air filter or at least give it a thorough clean with high pressure air. Regarding plug, no need to change, just cleaning should suffice unless there is some serious problem. Plugs are suppose to last a very long.

noah2125

As far is i read from the forums Zma carbs are not tuneable.. so u think i shud give it to HH servicemen and ask them to clean the carb ? dah man ,. pickup is like splendor and i lost 20 KMPH.. SUKS to ride it..

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2006 > 2010 >PUBLIC TRANSPORT - Singapore(DUH!)
2005 > disco 125(for dad)
2003 > Zma
2003 > ambition (sold)
1999 > Cd100ss(sold
1997 > Dad's cd 100 (1990)(sold)

noah2125

I made a huge mistake of giving it to him

I lost 20 KMPH and pikcup is like splendor.. Damn.. sucks to ride it now.. are any good mechs in chennai ? arround purasai area. ?

or better take it to hh service ?

guys just jump me on this..

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2011 > CBR250 vs Ninja

2006 > 2010 >PUBLIC TRANSPORT - Singapore(DUH!)
2005 > disco 125(for dad)
2003 > Zma
2003 > ambition (sold)
1999 > Cd100ss(sold
1997 > Dad's cd 100 (1990)(sold)